Introduction to the Culture Programme structure and general

Introduction to the Culture Programme: structure and general principles Jolien Willemsens, EACEA

Culture Programme: objectives Ø Transnational mobility of cultural players Ø Transnational circulation of artistic works and products Ø Promotion of intercultural dialogue

Structure of the Culture Programme European Commission EACEA Support to cooperation projects Support to literary translations Culture Contact Points Support to cultural organisations • European Capitals of Culture • EU cultural prizes • Studies • Promotion of results

Culture Programme: budget € 400 million over 7 years (2007 -2013) +/- 50 million € for 2011

Culture Programme: Geographical range 2011 : 36 participating countries Ø 27 member states Ø 3 EEA countries (Iceland, Lichtenstein, Norway) Ø 6 others: Croatia, FYROM, Turkey, Serbia, Montenegro and Bosnia. Herzegovina Ø Negotiations ongoing with Albania

Culture Programme: sectors Ø Ø Ø Ø Cultural Heritage Visual Arts Performing arts Design and applied arts Architecture, Literature Books and reading Multimedia and new technologies Interdisciplinary projects Non eligible!!! Cinema and audiovisual sector Exception: Support to cultural organisations (Networks)

Culture Programme: types of organisations Ø Public or private Ø Legally registered in one of the participating countries Ø Main activity in the cultural sphere Ø Non-profit or acting in a non-profit making cultural capacity Examples: Art gallery, orchestra, dance-theatre company, foundation, cultural association, university, municipality, …

Culture Programme: what kind of support? Strand 1 Ø Multi-annual cooperation projects Ø Cooperation projects Ø Support to literary translations ØThird countries projects ØFestivals Strand 2 Ø Ambassadors Ø Networks Ø Platforms

Culture Programme: facts and figures Strands 1 & 2: An average of 800 applications per year An average of 260 selected applications (~ 32, 5 %) Representing around € 49 million Competitive procedure = selecting the best applications in order to better achieve the objectives of the Culture Programme

Cooperation project: what is it? Ø Cultural project Ø Cooperation between organisations from the participating countries Ø Common objectives beyond frontiers

Culture Programme: when to apply? Ø 1. 1 and 1. 2. 1: Deadline for 2012 projects: 5 October 2011 Ø Project start date: as of 1 May 2012 Ø 1. 3. 5: Deadline for 2011 projects: 3 May 2011 Ø Project start date: as of 1 November 2011

Cooperation projects: what types of support? Ø Multi annual cooperation projects (Strand 1. 1) Ø Cooperation projects (Strand 1. 2. 1) Ø Cultural cooperation projects with and in third countries (Strand 1. 3. 5) Differences: - number of participating countries - duration - amount of grant requested

Cooperation projects: main points Multi annual projects Strand 1. 1 Cooperation Projects Strand 1. 2. 1 Ø Min. 6 partners Ø Min. 3 partners Ø Duration: 3 - 5 years Ø Duration: up to 24 months Ø Amount: 200. 000€ to 500. 000€ per year € 50. 000 to € 200. 000 50% of total eligible costs

Cooperation projects: main points Cooperation projects with third countries Strand 1. 3. 5 Ø Min. 3 partners from countries participating in the Culture Programme + min. 1 partner from a third country selected by the Commission (2011: Mexico; 2012: Canada and Australia) Ø Duration: up to 24 months Ø Amount: 50. 000€ to 200. 000€ Ø Min. 50% of activities in selected third country 50% of total eligible costs

Cooperation projects: facts and figures Multi annual projects Strand 1. 1 Cooperation Projects Strand 1. 2. 1 19 million € for 2011 18 million € for 2011 61 applications received 280 applications received 10 selected projects 103 selected projects

Cooperation projects: facts and figures Cooperation projects with third countries Strand 1. 3. 5 2. 64 million € for 2010 60 applications received 16 selected projects

Operating grants: what is it? • Support to the permanent work programme of organisations active in a cultural field • During a particular financial year Examples: European dance company European artist’s network Cultural observatories

Operating grants: different categories Strand 2 Ø Networks Ø Ambassadors Ø Platforms

Operating grants: which grant amounts ? Category Max. amount Ambassadors 600. 000 € Networks + Platforms 120. 000 € Max. 80% of eligible costs covered

Literary translation projects: what is it? Ø Support to translations of fiction from one European language to another Ø Targeting publishing houses Ø Lasting maximum 24 months Ø Submission deadline: 3 rd February

Festivals: what is it? New action: Strand 1. 3. 6 Ø Support to European Cultural Festivals Ø For one or three editions of the festival Ø Maximum amount of support = 100. 000€ for one edition, equal to maximum 60% of the eligible costs

Festivals: objectives - To encourage exchanges of experience through the mobility of European professionals and artists - To promote the circulation of cultural works - To promote intercultural dialogue

Cooperation projects : where to find information Ø Programme Guide Ø Applicants Guide for cooperation projects Ø Cultural Contact Points Ø Mailboxes: Strand 1. 1: eacea-p 5 -multiannualprojects@ec. europa. eu Strand 1. 2. 1: eacea-p 5 -cooperationprojects@ec. europa. eu Strand 1. 3. 5: eacea-p 5 -thirdcountries@ec. europa. eu Check also the lists of selected projects of the previous years

Culture Programme 2007 -2013 Thank you for your attention!